Azure
Formed: 1995
From:
Lindesberg,
Sweden
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Azure News
Below is our complete Azure news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Marc Hudson Posts New Music Video Online
Just before his first solo album drops this Friday 25th August, DragonForce vocalist Marc Hudson has released the third single and title track from his highly anticipated solo debut, "Starbound Stories." You can check it out below.
On this track, he’s joined by prog guitarist Galen Stapley (Azure), who provides a fascinating solo. Together with Marc Hudson’s crystal clear vocals, the song develops to an uplifting anime-inspired power track that further enhances the magical atmosphere and backs up the skillful guitars and drums.
This last advance taste of the album perfectly showcases what can be expected of it - an uplifting journey through Marc Hudson’s universe of power metal, anime colourful influences, Japanese music and video game soundtracks. This impression is underlined by a magical and colourful music video released alongside the single.
Marc Hudson comments: "‘Starbound Stories’, the title track, serves as the unrelenting epilogue to the album’s sonically rich tapestry of adventure & destiny, resounding into skies and souls alike, the ultimate power metal anthem of perseverance & belief in the self."
Azure Signs To Pulverised, Deathgasm Records
Swedish "fantasy black metal" band AZURE have signed a deal with Pulverised Records for Europe, Asia and Australia. A deal for the U.S. market has been signed with Deathgasm Records. Both labels are expected to release the band's already-completed new album, entitled "King of Stars - Bearer of Dark", before the end of the year.
"King of Stars - Bearer of Dark" was recorded in September 2004 at Morningdew Media Studio in Umeå, Sweden. Seven songs plus an intro were laid down during the sessions, which saw several guest guitar solos being recorded by Nils Norberg (NOCTURNAL RITES) and Ronnie Björnstöm (EMBRACING).
"King of Stars - Bearer of Dark" track listing:
01. Greeting Chaos
02. Dead Men's Shadow Flickering
03. The Lake of Death – Magnion
04. Selene – The Spirit
05. Whispers of Echoes Passed
06. Shadows In Midark
07. The Storm (The Hill of Heimad)
08. King of Stars – Bearer of Dark
AZURE were previously signed to Holland's Karmageddon Media (formerly Hammerheart Records).